Japanese Porcelain Yunomi Teacup Pottery Vtg White Blue Hishi Fish Sencha TC587 akae Governor of Gifu Prefecture

Governor of Gifu Prefecture

It has a design with blue horses and people on the front

Item weight: 397 grams

This is an antique Japanese Buddhist zushi shrine

Japanese Porcelain Yunomi Teacup Pottery Vtg White Blue Hishi Fish Sencha TC587 akae Governor of Gifu PrefectureJapanese Porcelain Pottery Yunomi Teacup This vintage Japanese porcelain teacup is mostly white with a blue inside rim and foot. On the outside are painted images of water caltrop plants (hishi), a fish, and a small crab. This cup is called yunomi, made for serving and drinking sencha (standard loose leaf tea). It is typically brought to guests in one's home, a business, or a restaurant on a lacquered obon tray. White, blue, green Porcelain, pottery,